So did contra costa county. Hardhit Santa Clara County reported two new fatalities. The number of cases bay area wide surged past the 500 mark in 24 hours. A special report set for 9 30. This is a live look at the james brady Briefing Room at the white house where President Trump and Vice President mike pence and members of the Coronavirus Task force will have a testing update for us. We will go first to that special report as soon as it comes on, which we are expecting again at 9 30 this morning. Good morning, everyone. It is saturday, march 21st. Im welcome to the first weekend of spring where we have some spring showers from the Central Coast moving towards san jose, the East Foothills and the east bay. Going in closer here to palo alto, redwood city, highway 84, could see a light shower from union city all the way out towards livermore and the diablo range, shower activity, san ramon and alamo a few sprinkles. Temperatures in the 50s in oakland, 47 in richmond, 41 novato. North bay
Including attempted murder, reckless driving and hit and run. This after he led officers on a chase through the pan handle, where he reportedly jumped suv and ran off. Johnson eventually taken into custody in the tender loin. This isnt the first time hes been injured on the job. Five year veteran received purple heart award in 2015 being hurt protecting life of someone else. Police chief reading brief statement from the officers wife. This is not the end of his story. Please send him positive energy and love. He deserves it and he will no doubt get through this. Reporter again the chief saying that he didnt want to go into the details of officers injuries, just stating they were very severe. But he does say that the department as well as officers families are truly grateful for all the well wishes and support theyve received from that community of live in San Francisco, chris nguyen, abc7 news. Lot of people pulling for that officer. Other top story, welcome sight for many in the north
San Francisco Police officer hit by the car of fleeing suspect. Im dan ashley. And im kristen sze in for ama daetz. We know the name of the missing officer and identity of the man accused. Chris nguyen is live where the police chief just finished speaking with a clear message. The family is stressing that the police chief is stressing that the family is asking for all the positive prayers. Family members, closest friends and some colleagues. And people who have William Scott shared encouraging words. A fighter. This is not over. Reporter remains in intensive care after undergoing emergency surgery. Including attempted murder, reckless driving and hit and run. This after he led officers on a chase through the pan handle, where he reportedly jumped suv and ran off. Johnson eventually taken into custody in the tender loin. This isnt the first time hes been injured on the job. Five year veteran received purple heart award in 2015 being hurt protecting life of someone else. Police chief rea